Events

In the lead-up to her latest film, we present six shimmering dramas that explore alienation and ennui, fame, fashion and the female experience by the masterful American luminary, plus a special preview screening of Priscilla.

A celebration of the best and boldest movie musicals running from Easter to Christmas, Sundays at 4pm.

Our Cult Classics calendar revisits silver screen masterpieces from the early 20th century through to now.

James Cameron's acclaimed epic THE ABYSS returns in a 4K remaster of the special edition director's cut for two sessions only on Saturday 9 December & Tuesday 12 December. 

Your presents is required for our 12-film countdown to Christmas!

Get ready to meet the man of your dreams. Be one of the first to see DREAM SCENARIO at our Film & Frothies Preview. A24's audacious Nicolas Cage-starring dramedy about a hapless family man whose life is turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams.

Comedy at Classic returns! Our Wednesday night comedy features some of Melbourne's best comedians. DOORS 7:30PM. COMEDY 8PM. $10.

Get a Golden Ticket to our opening night screening of WONKA, with sweet treats provided by Sassafras Sweet Co.

We’re throwing it back to a time when video stores ruled the world and weekends were sugar highs and sleepovers with our monthly SLUMBER PARTY DOUBLE FEATURES.

Get ready to experience everything. We’re excited to present an early preview of Yorgos Lanthimos’ non-stop bonkers feature POOR THINGS with a complimentary sparkling wine and Portuguese tart on arrival.

Send 2023 off with a cinematic bang at Classic! Our New Year's Eve program includes a preview screening of Michael Mann's FERRARI, a dance-a-long screening of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and a rooftop preview of Sofia Coppola's ravishing biopic PRISCILLA.

Be one of the first to see Michael Mann's FERRARI, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, at our New Year's Eve Preview screening, with a complimentary sparkling wine on arrival.

You heard from the King, now it's time to hear from the queen. We're excited to present a special rooftop preview of Sofia Coppola's masterful PRISCILLA this New Year's Eve.

We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey this New Year's Eve. Time Warp to 2024 with a trip to Transylvania at our sing-a-long, dance-a-long screening of this timeless cult classic. Includes sparkling on arrival.

We're thrilled to present a special early preview of Andrew Haigh's acclaimed All of Us Strangers.

Get a glimpse behind the gates of Graceland with our special event preview of Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA, with a glass of sparkling on arrival.

Pair this year’s Palme d’Or-winning ANATOMY OF A FALL with a complimentary glass of Sticks Pinot Noir or Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio at our early Pinot Preview.

Pair Todd Haynes' awards-bound drama MAY DECEMBER with a complimentary glass of Pinot at our special early preview.

Pet Shop Boys bring their critically-acclaimed greatest hits tour, Dreamworld, to movie theatres worldwide for two nights only!

Eric Bana, director Robert Connolly and author Jane Harper (The Dry, Force of Nature) join us live at the Classic for a Q&A screening of their new film FORCE OF NATURE, the hotly anticipated sequel to THE DRY.

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of Britain’s all-time greatest hit makers and icons, Cliff Richard’s anticipated Blue Sapphire Tour is set to dazzle the silver screen in this two-date only cinema event, recorded from London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.

We're puking with excitement to present all 12 gloriously grotesque feature films by Baltimore's own priest of pure filth and barometer of good bad taste: John Waters!

Classic Comedy Club brings you a killer cast of the top picks from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival direct to the Classic.

Fresh air, fresh films. Enjoy the best films from the first day of their release outside in the open air at Classic Rooftop.

Our new limited edition tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile.

The best of British theatre on our cinema screens.

Presenting a selection of the best live theatre performances from The Metropolitan Opera on the big screen.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

JIFF brings the best of Jewish-themed films to cinemas across Australia.

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well. 

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

Bring the family to the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), a festival of the best new kid's films from across the world.